Clover Digest
August 18, 2023 Edition
Don't miss out on these opportunities!
In This Week’s Clover Digest you can expect:
State Fair Reminders + Updates
Post Fair Survey
Thanks You Notes
Leftover Fair Items
4-H Night at the Races
Regional, State & National Events
Good Luck to State Fair Competitors
Good luck to all our youth participating at the MN State Fair. Be sure to reference the MN 4-H at the State Fair exhibitor website and utilize the MN 4-H App. Please take some time to thank all the folks who helped make your State Fair experience a success.
State Fair Livestock Interviews
Code of Conduct Reminder
Post Fair Survey
Please take some time to share about your county fair experience in the post fair survey. As a reminder, constructive feedback includes identifying a problem and then offering tangible solutions to solve that problem. Excessively harsh feedback with no solutions is not actionable and will not be tolerated. Post-fair survey results will be used by staff, committees, and the fair board for planning future Nobles County Fairs. The post fair survey will close on August 31.
Thank You Notes
If you did not write your thank you note at the fair for ribbon sale, pork auction or banners, please get those notes submitted ASAP. You will not receive your premium check until we have your thank you notes in the office. If you are unsure or need thank you notes, please contact the office.
County Fair Photos
W-9 Forms for youth earning $600 or more this 4-H year
If you received $600 or more in auction or premium earnings, you must complete a IRS W-9 form. This is a request for information from a 4-H member because a 1099-MISC form needs to be completed.
Wendy sent out emails this week to members who need to complete the W-9 form. Please complete this ASAP and return to the office. DO NOT email this form.
Leftover Fair Items
We have the following items for sale post fair. We will accept checks or exact cash. Food stand items without a price will be sold as a free-will donation. Please email or call the office to claim these items.
Extra 2023 Teal Show Shirts - $5
Youth Small 1
Youth Large 1
Adult Small 4
Adult Medium 4
Adult Large 6
Adult XL 5
Adult 2X 1
Food Stand Items
8 Strawberry Rhubarb pies $9
2 Peach pies $9
½ case applesauce cups
6 pk + 4 bottles of Diet Dew
4-H Night at the Races - August 19
Regional, State & National Events
Attend 4-H dairy tour
Join us for the 4-H dairy tour– a unique opportunity for youth in grades 7+. This three-day, two-night experience runs from October 19-21, and will give young people the opportunity to explore the dairy landscape in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Youth will stay overnight in a hotel with adult chaperones and be transported via motorcoach.
During this tour, youth will have the chance to explore different dairy farms, processing facilities and careers within the dairy industry. Potential tour stops include but not limited to Geno-Source, Iowa Dairy Center and Kieffer farms.
For more information and to register, visit z.umn.edu/4HDairyTour.
Growing Local: Boards and Commissions Workshop Series
Have you been looking for ways to boost community engagement and attract new people to serve on local boards and committees? In partnership with the Southwest Initiative Foundation, Extension is offering the Growing Local: Boards and Commissions Workshop Series! This is your opportunity to build more inclusive boards and committees that make a difference in your community.
Workshop Topics
Understanding our own expectations around boards and commission and how people show up in that space
Practices to support greater equity, inclusivity and belonging
Strategies to welcome and value new voices, perspectives and ideas
Offal Wildlife Watching
Events & Activities
Check out 4-H Events across the region: z.umn.edu/sw-catalog-of-opportunities
Anna Rose & Wendy Baumgartner
Email: mnext-nobles@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/nobles
Location: 315 10th Street, Worthington, MN, USA
Phone: 507-295-5315
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoblesCounty4-H
Twitter: @UMNExt